The three-day sitting of the Negeri Sembilan state legislative assembly, which was originally scheduled to begin next Monday, has been postponed. Speaker MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman confirmed that the session will not proceed as planned next week.
New dates for the sitting will be determined once consent is obtained from the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
According to the Speaker, new notices will be issued to all members once the fresh schedule is finalised.
MK Ibrahim explained that the postponement is intended to address the current situation within the state and to ensure that the assembly sitting runs smoothly.
He expressed hope that existing issues could be resolved before the assembly reconvenes.
Royal call for orderly governance
The announcement follows a royal address by Tuanku Muhriz earlier today, where he emphasised that the state administration must continue to function as usual.
The ruler highlighted the importance of maintaining orderly governance and safeguarding public interest during this period.
During the opening ceremony of the fourth session of the 15th legislative assembly, the ruler voiced his support for the current state leadership. He prayed for the continued prosperity of the state under the direction of menteri besar Aminuddin Harun and the state executive council.
This administrative stability remains a priority following a statement by Aminuddin on Monday, in which the state government refused to recognise a move by traditional chieftains to depose the ruler.
Context of traditional leadership dispute
The current political landscape in Negeri Sembilan has been affected by an announcement made last Sunday by the former Undang of Sungai Ujong, Mubarak Dohak. Alongside three other Undangs, he had claimed to remove Tuanku Muhriz from his position.
In the Negeri Sembilan traditional system, the four Undangs represent the districts of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol, and Rembau.
These territorial chiefs hold significant roles under the state’s adat perpatih, including the election of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and providing counsel on customary laws.
Despite these traditional challenges, the Speaker’s decision to defer the assembly sitting aims to provide a window for the state to manage these developments effectively before legislative business resumes.
